RE: Question about Patternmaster choke???
I have no experience with the patternmaster but I do have experience with the cripple problem. I went to a full choke(rated for steel of coarse) and am very happy with the results plus it's less money than the patternmaster. But then there's always the chance that the more expensive choke will be better.
The full is not overkill for me at 20 -30 but if know I'm gonna be in that situation then I'll use 2 3/4 or 3" high velocity.
BTW some beretta factory full chokes are rated for steel if you have a beretta.